Waxhaw, North Carolina vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 14.9% cheaper than Waxhaw, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $42,535 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Waxhaw, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is cheaper than Waxhaw, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Fairbanks
than in Waxhaw, North Carolina
Waxhaw, NC vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Waxhaw, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.9% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  28.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.6% higher
  Commute
  30.3% lower
  Health
  31.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.4% higher

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